1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (320 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | GT 1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
