1972 Lotus 72 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1972 Lotus 72 and 1972 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lotus 72 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lotus 72 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 527 kg more than 1972 Lotus 72.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Lotus 72 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | 72 | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1077 kg |