1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 609 kg more than 2002 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 308 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 308 | Elise |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |