1980 Ferrari 308 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1980 Ferrari 308 and 1980 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 308 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 308 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
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 | 1284 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 67 L |