2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2010 Lotus Elise. (433 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano should accelerate faster than 2010 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 116 kg more than 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
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, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 599 GTB Fiorano | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 86 L |