2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche GT2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche GT2 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 661 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, 2003 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Elise | GT2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
