2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911. 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, 2010 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Porsche | Lotus |
Model | 911 | Evora |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |