1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1982 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1982 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 503 kg more than 1982 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 512 TR | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2172 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 158 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 | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2490 mm |
