2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 4 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (156 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 534 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 612 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 38 L |
