1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 565 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |