Ferrari Dino (1975 – 1980) vs Lotus Elite (1973 – 1983): specs compared
The Ferrari Dino is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 162 hp. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 200 km/h. The Lotus Elite is the lighter car, from 1,060 kg against 1,300 kg. At 4,460 mm, the Lotus Elite is 139 mm longer than the Ferrari Dino. The Ferrari Dino dates from 1975 – 1980, the Lotus Elite from 1973 – 1983.
| Specification |
Ferrari
Dino
1975 – 1980
|
Lotus
Elite
1973 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1980 | 1973 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 hp | 144 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 178 – 190 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 190 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 17.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,209 mm | 1,209 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,300 kg | 1,060 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.