1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1989 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lotus Esprit | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Esprit | 928 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |