2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
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 | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |