Porsche 944 Turbo vs Lotus Esprit Turbo HC
| Category | Esprit Turbo HC | Porsche 944 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 218 / 215 | 220 / 217 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 298 / 220 | 330 / 243 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1173 / 2586 | 1321 / 2912 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 186 / 183 | 167 / 164 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Esprit Turbo HC | Porsche 944 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.9 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.1 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.4 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 9.3 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 11.9 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.9 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 18.5 s | 18.1 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 23.1 s | 24.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.1 s @ 83.9 mph | 10.3 s @ 82.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.1 s @ 98.2 mph | 14.4 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.1 s @ 117.4 mph | 24.4 s @ 120.5 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Esprit Turbo HC | Porsche 944 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.7 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.3 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.1 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.7 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 19.6 s | 18.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 31.7 s | 25.8 s |
| 1000 m | 26.1 s @ 175.0 kph | 25.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 6.4 s | 8.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.2 s | 5.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.7 s | 20.4 s |
General performance
| Category | Esprit Turbo HC | Porsche 944 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 255 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK) | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 9 m (30 ft) | 8 m (27 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Esprit Turbo HC | Porsche 944 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 96 | 100 |
Verdict
944 Turbo is the fastest by a small margin.
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