2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 914 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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, 2007 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 914 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 61 L |