Car comparison

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300vsPorsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3

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

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Porsche 911 (964)

Turbo 3.3

320 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1990-1993

Comparison overview

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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,215 kg
    2,679 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
Power
304hp227kW
320hp239kW
Torque
389Nm287lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,215kg2,679lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight-
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t187kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,174cc133cu in
3,299cc201cu in
Length
4,390mm173in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,165mm46in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,440mm96in
2,270mm89in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,434mm56in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,493mm59in
Trunk volume
200L
-
Max trunk volume-
90L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
77L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3PowerTorque
  • Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 3006,500 rpm4,400 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.35,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.1 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp
227 kW
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
320 hp
239 kW

Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3 has 16 hp more than Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
389 Nm
287 lb-ft
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 3004.5 s
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.35.0 s

Although Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3 has more power, Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp
227 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
320 hp
239 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,165 mm
45.9 in
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
Power
304 hp
227 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
389 Nm
287 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,165 mm
45.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
652 km
405 mi
-
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 Sport 300
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

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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