2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2000 Lotus Extreme and 2000 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 804 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Extreme | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Extreme | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 2687 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2360 mm |
