2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 470 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Exige | 944 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |