2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Elise weights approximately 100 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 904 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |