2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 928 weights approximately 694 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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, 1979 Porsche 928 (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Elise | 928 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 86 L |
