1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 644 kg more than 2012 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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 512 TR | Elise |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1570 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2299 mm |
