1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 475 kg more than 2001 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 288 GTO | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 31 L |