1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 56 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 (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 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 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 308 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 95.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1219 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |