2005 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2005 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 541 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (302 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotec C 1000 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Lotec | Porsche |
| Model | C 1000 | 968 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1260 mm |
