2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Elise | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 92 L |
