1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotus Esprit | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Esprit | 944 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
