2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 319 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 911 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 92 L |