1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 308 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |