2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 924. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 229 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 924 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |