1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 19 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 566 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elan | 944 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |