2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 568 kg more than 2009 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 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 | 882 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 85 L |