2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,571 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 360 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3571 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 | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 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 | 1340 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 36 L |
