2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 680 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Exige | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
