1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 539 kg more than 2011 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 348 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 44 L |
