2006 Lotus Exige vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 379 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Exige | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Exige | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
