1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2005 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 400 (392 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 168 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 40 L |