Lotus Esprit (1976 – 2004) vs Porsche 911 Turbo (1977 – 1989): specs compared
The Lotus Esprit is the more powerful of the two, with up to 355 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 259 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 1,195 kg. At 4,290 mm, the Porsche 911 Turbo is 99 mm longer than the Lotus Esprit.
| Specification |
Lotus
Esprit
1976 – 2004
|
Porsche
911 Turbo
1977 – 1989
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 1976 – 2004 | 1977 – 1989 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 162 – 355 hp | 260 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 400 Nm | 343 – 430 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.0 s | 5.2 – 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 217 – 282 km/h | 249 – 259 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.8 – 12.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,191 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,852 – 1,862 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,110 – 1,118 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Curb weight | 900 – 1,384 kg | 1,195 – 1,335 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.