1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 586 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 930 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |