2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Lotus Exige

To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 2200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Lotus Exige. (425 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lotus Exige.

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, 2009 Porsche 911 (505 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Exige. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Exige. 2010 Lotus Exige has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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