1988 Porsche 928 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 588 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige. 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Porsche 928 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Porsche | Lotus |
Model | 928 | Exige |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 44 L |