2000 Ferrari 550 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 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 740 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 550 (597 Nm) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 550 | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |