Car comparison

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300vsFerrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V

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

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Ferrari Mondial

3.4 i V8 32V

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
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
Power
304hp227kW
300hp224kW
Torque
389Nm287lb-ft
323Nm238lb-ft
Curb weight
1,215kg2,679lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight-
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
81.9s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t187kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
807km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,174cc133cu in
3,405cc208cu in
Length
4,390mm173in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,165mm46in
1,235mm49in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
200L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
96L

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 Mondial 3.4 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V: 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V7,200 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 300FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
163 km/h
101 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 has 4 hp more than Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
323 Nm
238 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
1,505 kg
3,318 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
255 km/h
158 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V: 1.8 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V: 0.7 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
807 km
501 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
6.3 s
255 km/h
158 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.3 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
389 Nm
287 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 in
Range score
652 km
405 mi
807 km
501 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 66 Nm more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 51 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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V

  • Has 155 km (96 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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