2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 206 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |