1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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 928 (430 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elan | 928 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 430 Nm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |