1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1982 Lotus Esprit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1982 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1982 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 13 kg more than 1982 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari Dino | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | Dino | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 31 L |