1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 308 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 308 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |