2003 Lotus Esprit vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 2003 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 5 kg more than 1982 Porsche 930.
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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Esprit | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Esprit | 930 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
