1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 46 kg more than 1980 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 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Esprit | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
