2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Exige | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |