2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1994 Lotus Esprit. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | F430 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 310 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 | 4520 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
