2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 1991 Porsche 968
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 3,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 968 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 968. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lotus Esprit | 1991 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Esprit | 968 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
