So 911 vs Evora is a question commonly asked — with either side usually thinking they know the answer. As I don’t yet have the ability to summon up a brand-new 911 from Porsche, I went for the next best thing. I took my neighbour’s 996 C4S (one of my favourite 911s) and took it to Stratton Motor Company for a comparison with the cheapest Evora you can buy, an S1 NA. The Evora commands a 50% premium over the 911, but that’s only half what it would cost to jump to a later 997 or a 991.
So my question is — if you’re a Porsche fan, will the Lotus offer any improvements and more importantly do you sacrifice anything in the change?
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I'll wait a bit until there are more options than just 360p… 🙂
another great video! amazing how well loti keep their money, a very safe prospect for anyone wanting to give one a go. would be interested to know service costs vs an elise
Great review!
Good comparison. Would appreciate a different angle cut in with the discussion. Maybe looking forward out the car
Objective and fair, but Evora is still not in the fair price range yet, for early models at least. Thanks for the comparison.
Never driven a 911, so found the comparison very interesting. Really like the honest, real world comparison.
Can you do a video about how to wash the evora
Fair comparison, but I think the 911's interior is pretty good; especially the full leather version of the c4s. I am biased but I'd prefer the c4s over the evora even at the same price. I would however prefer the evora over the base 911.
Thanks James, really helpful vid, these two are on my shopping list. Sounds like I need to get some test drives in.
You forgot to mention that c4s prices are currently starting to rise, so you could buy a cheaper 911 and end up saving a hell of a lot more long term also when the time comes to sell..
Thanks James. An interesting comparison.
Great work James — just catching up as have man flu. Appreciate the good AV on these as it gives a better sense of being there. Keep up the good work!
I really get tired of people telling me about the cheap interior of the 996.2….mine is 14 years old and has held up fine, no leather cracks, everything works. the 5 gage instrument dash is still used today……. No mention of the all wheel drive advantage of the C4S in inclement weather, no mention of a great HVAC system-
I can hang meat in my car. Frankly, James, I think you were very impressed with this C4S and could not fine it in yourself to admit it. You set out with your BS hypothesis and found out you might be wrong. This IMS is a way over blown issue with real world failures around 2%. If you are worried-fix it $1,700…..Bitching about knobs? Really now? I get compliments all the time on my '02, mine is a C20-60 4.8-4.9ish. Let's remember-this car sold 175,000 units. It saved (not alone) Porsche. Let's be honest about the Evora entry and regress is most difficult, the dials are hard to read, the touchscreen infotainment system is whimsically dysfunctional, the radio reception is poor, the pedal positioning is uncomfortably offset, the gearchange isn’t great, the fuel range is stingy, there’s very little boot space and a lot of road noise. You needed to belittle the Porsche to make yourself feel better, but your belittling was predominantly opinion. You and the Evora will always be chasing the 911….and you can't even catch the "lowly" 996.I found the facelift 996 with the 3.6 to be significantly better that the 3.4. You're right, the interior is a disappointment but the driving experience is very good. They're still representing good value for money.
Loved that bit where you were talking about the Evora gear change — "The gearbox you get used to fairly… mh.. uh… second's not home… there's first". Haha!
Minor detail, but the 996 C4S and Turbo came with the 10mm lower sports chassis (M030 on C2 and C4) as standard.
I used to have (divorce) a 40th AE 996 — which was very nice — 345 BHP — all leather interior and LSD as standard…really nice but the engine was always a worry….well known for grenading — i just went to look at an Evora today — WOW! Beautiful and stand out car — i can imagine that you would be noticed everywhere and hand built too. Really got me thinking. Thanks for all the Videos — your love for them is obvious.
Fantastic review! Thank you!!!always wanted a 996 for evora or 997
I own both a 996 and an earlier Evora and agree with many of your observations. They are both great cars that do different things. I would give the refinement edge to the 911. The Evora has a decade advantage in chassis technology, so handling goes to the Evora. To my butt dyno, the Evora feels faster as well. Ingress/egress is very difficult in the Evora. The Lotus gets noticed everywhere, while the 996 gets noticed nowhere. The 996 is a wonderful daily supercar, while the Lotus is a reliable weekend machine with a greater sense of fun and occasion.
Ahhh here it is!!!
996's and 997's down to 10K my butt, only 996's are possibly as low as 10k and they don't have a reputation for having expensive engine failure ! only if you have been on Mars and stupid enough to own one that might have the original IMS bearing.
the real problem with the 996 is that it is an absolute pig of a thing.
evora with later touring box !?
Engine bill is more then 10k believe me as proven by receipts. A great car mine car has 101k but was fully rebuilt including gearbox, brakes and engine at 97k and is truly amazing. Future classic and will not be selling
Oh Lord. If you want full leather interior then maybe try to buy a 996 with full leather interior. Believe it or not but they exist.