1999 Lotus Elise vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1999 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Elise | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 708 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |