2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 454 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 968 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 950 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 92 L |