1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 12 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1983 Ferrari 308. (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1983 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 191 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 308 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 255 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 | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 266 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 Weight | 1506 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |