Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 (996)

Carrera 4 3.4

300 hp3387 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2001
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Comparison overview

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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
300hp224kW
288hp215kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,566kg3,452lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
652km405mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
2,174cc133cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,411mm174in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,883mm74in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,150mm45in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,420mm95in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
100mm4in
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Trunk volume-
200L
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.46,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
15.8 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
288 hp
215 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 has 12 hp more than Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
1,305 kg
2,877 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
280 km/h
174 mph
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.45.2 s
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s4.9 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 has more power, Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 mph
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
288 hp
215 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
300 hp
224 kW
288 hp
215 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Range score
-
652 km
405 mi
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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