2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1997 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 will offer significantly more control. 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 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Esprit | 993 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2280 mm |
