1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 353 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Esprit | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Esprit | 993 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |