2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 912 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Exige | 912 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2220 mm |