2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 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 345 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | GT 1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
