Porsche 968
3.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1993-1995
Car comparison
Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SvsLotus 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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Lotus Esprit
2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp2174 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1991-1996
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S
- Fastest top speed290 km/h180 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Most powerful305 hp227 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Largest trunk225 L
- Best overall score61/100
- Best performance score73/100
- Best practicality score35/100
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.5 s
- Lightest1,215 kg2,679 lb
- Best power-to-weight250 hp/t187 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Best economy score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305hp227kW | 304hp227kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 389Nm287lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,300kg2,866lb | 1,215kg2,679lb |
| Gross weight | 1,730kg3,814lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 70.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated | 58.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 4.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.4s Calculated | 14.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 4.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 12.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated | 250hp/t187kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton Calculated | 320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 652km405mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,990cc182cu in | 2,174cc133cu in |
| Length | 4,320mm170in | 4,390mm173in |
| Width | 1,735mm68in | 1,900mm75in |
| Height | 1,275mm50in | 1,165mm46in |
| Wheelbase | 2,400mm94in | 2,440mm96in |
| Front track | 1,470mm58in | 1,525mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,450mm57in | 1,555mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 225L | 200L |
| Max trunk volume | 510L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 74L | 73L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300PowerTorque
- Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: Power / Torque
- Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 5,400 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 5,650 rpm |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 6,500 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 4.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 4.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.4 s | 14.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 8.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 10.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 12.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 184 km/h 114 mph | 189 km/h 117 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 305 hp 227 kW |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 304 hp 227 kW |
Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S has 1 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 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: 1 hp (1 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 1,300 kg 2,866 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 5.0 s |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 4.5 s |
Although Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S 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 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: 0.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | 305 hp 227 kW | 5.0 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 305 hp 227 kW | 304 hp 227 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 389 Nm 287 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 4.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,300 kg 2,866 lb | 1,215 kg 2,679 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 652 km 405 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 225 L 7.9 cu ft | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 235 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 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
| Vehicle | Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.60 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,940 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S
- Has 1 hp more
- Has 111 Nm more
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 25 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
- Is 85 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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