2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 910 kg more than 2007 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Lotus | Ferrari |
Model | Elise | 456 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 110 L |