2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 296 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Elise | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
