1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1999 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Lotus | Ferrari |
| Model | Esprit | 458 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |
