2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 358 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 944 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 954 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |