1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Esprit | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 256 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |