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Lotus Esprit vs Porsche 911

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2004 Lotus Esprit

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2027 Porsche 911

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Overview

SpecLotus EspritV8Porsche 911Carrera
Selected trimV8Carrera
Body styleCoupeCoupe
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission5-speed manual8-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20042027

Pricing & market

SpecLotus EspritV8Porsche 911Carrera
MSRP$93,225 (best)$135,500
Lowest listing price—$113,998 (best)
Median listing price—$204,825 (best)
Highest listing price—$469,998 (best)
For sale now06 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecLotus EspritV8Porsche 911Carrera
Combined MPG16 MPG21 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG21 MPG25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (best)17 gal

Performance

SpecLotus EspritV8Porsche 911Carrera
Horsepower350 hp388 hp (best)
Torque295 lb-ft331 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.5 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8flat 6

Size & capability

SpecLotus EspritV8Porsche 911Carrera
Seating2 seats4 seats (best)
Doors22
Curb weight3,043 lbs (best)3,342 lbs
Ground clearance4.1 in (best)—
Wheelbase95.3 in97 in (best)
Length172 in179 in (best)
Width73.5 in (best)73 in
Height45.3 in51 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecLotus EspritV8Porsche 911Carrera
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimLotus EspritPorsche 911
1

V8

$93,225 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Carrera

$135,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2—

Carrera

$149,400 MSRP

3—

Carrera T

$148,000 MSRP

4—

Carrera T

$161,900 MSRP

5—

Carrera S

$156,200 MSRP

6—

Carrera S

$170,100 MSRP

7—

Carrera 4S

$164,500 MSRP

8—

Carrera 4S

$178,400 MSRP

9—

4S

$180,200 MSRP

10—

Carrera GTS

$181,000 MSRP

11—

Carrera GTS

$194,900 MSRP

12—

Carrera 4 GTS

$189,300 MSRP

13—

Carrera 4 GTS

$203,300 MSRP

14—

911 4 GTS

$203,300 MSRP

15—

GT3

$235,800 MSRP

16—

GT3

$235,800 MSRP

17—

GT3

$273,000 MSRP

18—

Turbo S

$270,300 MSRP

19—

Turbo S

$284,300 MSRP

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Lotus Esprit vs Porsche 911 FAQ

Which is better: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2027 Porsche 911?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2004 Lotus Esprit vs 2027 Porsche 911 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2027 Porsche 911?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 Lotus Esprit starts lower at $93,225. Live Porsche 911 listings start at $113,998.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2004 Lotus Esprit leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (93,225).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
Which has better horsepower: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on horsepower in this comparison (701).
Which has better seats: 2004 Lotus Esprit or 2027 Porsche 911?
The 2027 Porsche 911 leads on seats in this comparison (4).