1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 197 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Esprit | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |
