1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Lotus 49
To start off, 1968 Lotus 49 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus 49 (405 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus 49 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1154 kg more than 1968 Lotus 49.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Lotus 49 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Caprice | 49 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 516 kg |
