1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (205 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 308 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
