1966 Porsche 906 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise

To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 906. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 906 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 1264 kg more than 1966 Porsche 906. 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. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1966 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1966 Porsche 906 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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