1997 Lotus Elise vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1997 Lotus Elise and 1997 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (520 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1997 Lotus Elise. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lotus Elise.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (685 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lotus Elise | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 911 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 685 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |