Car comparison

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300vsFerrari 348 TB 3.4 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 348 TB

3.4 V8

300 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1993

Comparison overview

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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    389 Nm
    287 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,215 kg
    2,679 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
Power
304hp227kW
300hp224kW
Torque
389Nm287lb-ft
324Nm239lb-ft
Curb weight
1,215kg2,679lb
1,393kg3,071lb
Gross weight-
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
275 km/h
171 mph
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t187kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
760km472mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,174cc133cu in
3,405cc208cu in
Length
4,390mm173in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,165mm46in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume
200L
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Ferrari 348 TB 3.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 348 TB 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 3006,500 rpm4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V87,200 rpm4,200 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
275 km/h
171 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp
227 kW
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
300 hp
224 kW

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 has 4 hp more than Ferrari 348 TB 3.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 348 TB 3.4 V8 and Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
389 Nm
287 lb-ft
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
324 Nm
239 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
1,393 kg
3,071 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
275 km/h
171 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 3004.5 s
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V85.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Ferrari 348 TB 3.4 V8: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Ferrari 348 TB 3.4 V8: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
652 km
405 mi
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
760 km
472 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp
227 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
300 hp
224 kW
5.6 s
275 km/h
171 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,165 mm
45.9 in
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Ferrari348 TB3.4 V8
Power
304 hp
227 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
389 Nm
287 lb-ft
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
Lightness
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
1,393 kg
3,071 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,165 mm
45.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Range score
652 km
405 mi
760 km
472 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Ferrari 348 TB 3.4 V8
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 178 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Ferrari 348 TB 3.4 V8

  • Has 108 km (67 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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