2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (477 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Lotus Exige. (425 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 611 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (641 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Exige. (489 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Porsche | Lotus |
| Model | 911 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 477 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
