2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2005 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 (363 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2004 Ferrari 360 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 360 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Lotus | Ferrari |
| Model | Elise | 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |
