1976 Ferrari 306 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise

To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 988 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ferrari 306 (265 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.

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