1969 Lotus Seven vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 819 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Seven | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Seven | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
