1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 993 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1993 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Esprit | 993 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |
