2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (156 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 478 kg more than 2002 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 360 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 360 | Elise |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 5.4 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 | 1284 kg | 806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |