2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 869 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ferrari 599 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 599 | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 612 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 608 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 40 L |