1983 Lotus Esprit vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1983 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1983 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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lotus Esprit | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Esprit | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 222 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2270 mm |