2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 36 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | GT 1 | 924 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |