2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 790 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 993. (395 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
Because 1998 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lotec Sirius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 804 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (542 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Lotec | Porsche |
| Model | Sirius | 993 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
