Lotus Excel (1982 – 1992) vs Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS (1980 – 1983): specs compared
The Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 214 hp against 183 hp. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 206 km/h. The Lotus Excel is the lighter car, from 1,135 kg against 1,340 kg. At 4,376 mm, the Lotus Excel is 147 mm longer than the Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS. The Lotus Excel dates from 1982 – 1992, the Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS from 1980 – 1983.
| Specification |
Lotus
Excel
1982 – 1992
|
Ferrari
308 GTB/GTS
1980 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1980 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 162 – 183 hp | 208 – 214 hp |
| Torque | 217 – 224 Nm | 243 – 245 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.0 – 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 206 km/h | 235 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 16.6 – 18.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,376 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,016 mm | 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,482 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,135 – 1,177 kg | 1,340 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.