1968 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 366 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Porsche | Lotus |
| Model | 911 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
