2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 626 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2007 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Exige | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 909 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 67 L |
