2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924.
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 (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Exige | 924 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
