2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica. (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica.
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, 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 575 Superamerica | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |
