2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 360 | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |