2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Porsche 912 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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 Exige (181 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Exige | 912 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
