2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 911 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 80 L |