1978 Lotus 79 vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1979 Porsche 936 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lotus 79. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lotus 79 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lotus 79 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Lotus 79. (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lotus 79. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 936 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lotus 79 | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | 79 | 936 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 702 kg |
