1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Porsche 930 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 930 weights approximately 411 kg more than 1969 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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Elan | 930 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
