Car comparison

Ferrari F355 GTS 3.5 V8vsLotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

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

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Ferrari F355 GTS

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1995-1999
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Comparison overview

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Ferrari F355 GTS 3.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.0 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
380hp283kW
354hp264kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,490kg3,285lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
63.8s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
485km301mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,496cc213cu in
3,506cc214cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,150mm45in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,420mm95in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,545mm61in
Trunk volume
220L
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
82L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F355 GTS 3.5 V8Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V TurboPowerTorque
  • Ferrari F355 GTS 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF355 GTS3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo6,500 rpm4,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
15.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW

Ferrari F355 GTS 3.5 V8 has 26 hp more than Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Ferrari F355 GTS 3.5 V8: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
1,380 kg
3,042 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
282 km/h
175 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 GTS3.5 V84.7 s
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F355 GTS 3.5 V8 and Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW
4.9 s
282 km/h
175 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
FerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF355 GTS3.5 V8LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
380 hp
283 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Range score
485 km
301 mi
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Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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
VehicleFerrari F355 GTS 3.5 V8
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F355 GTS 3.5 V8

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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