2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 780 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.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Elise | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |
