1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1997 Lotus Elise. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1997 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 456 | Elise |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 40 L |