Lotus Esprit (1976 – 2004) vs Ferrari 400 (1976 – 1979): specs compared
The Lotus Esprit is the more powerful of the two, with up to 355 hp against 340 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 245 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 1,880 kg. At 4,811 mm, the Ferrari 400 is 620 mm longer than the Lotus Esprit.
| Specification |
Lotus
Esprit
1976 – 2004
|
Ferrari
400
1976 – 1979
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 1976 – 2004 | 1976 – 1979 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 162 – 355 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 400 Nm | 471 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.0 s | 5.9 – 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 217 – 282 km/h | 240 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 19.1 – 20.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,191 mm | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,852 – 1,862 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,110 – 1,118 mm | 1,316 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 900 – 1,384 kg | 1,880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.