Car comparison

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8vsLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

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

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Porsche 928

5.4 GTS V8

350 hp5397 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1995
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Comparison overview

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Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8

  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph Unrestricted
    275 km/h
    171 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    717 km
    445 mi
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    43/100

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,215 kg
    2,679 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9285.4 GTS V8LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Power
350hp261kW
304hp227kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
389Nm287lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,215kg2,679lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
87.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
58.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.8L/100 km11.3mpg US13.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t187kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
309Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km445mi
Calculated
652km405mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,397cc329cu in
2,174cc133cu in
Length
4,523mm178in
4,390mm173in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,282mm50in
1,165mm46in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,440mm96in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
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Trunk volume
200L
200L
Max trunk volume
400L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
86L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300PowerTorque
  • Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9285.4 GTS V85,700 rpm4,250 rpm6,800 rpm
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 3006,500 rpm4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9285.4 GTS V8LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
350 hp
261 kW
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp
227 kW

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 has 46 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 928 5.4 GTS V8: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
389 Nm
287 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
1,215 kg
2,679 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V85.7 s
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 3004.5 s

Although Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8 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 928 5.4 GTS V8: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
717 km
445 mi
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
652 km
405 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
350 hp
261 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp
227 kW
4.5 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
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
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
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
5.7 s
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche9285.4 GTS V8
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9285.4 GTS V8LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Power
350 hp
261 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
389 Nm
287 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,215 kg
2,679 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,282 mm
50.5 in
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
Range score
717 km
445 mi
652 km
405 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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
VehiclePorsche 928 5.4 GTS V8Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 928 5.4 GTS V8

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 111 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300

  • Is 405 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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