2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2007 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 360 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |
