1962 Lotus Elan vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elan | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elan | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |