2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 197 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | 928 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 430 Nm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2500 mm |