1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 17 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 836 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elan | 928 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |