1991 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1991 Ferrari 512 TR and 1991 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1991 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 395 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari 512 TR | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 512 TR | Esprit |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2174 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1570 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |