1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 71 kg more than 1995 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Esprit | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 89 L |
