1968 Chevrolet Corvair vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvair would be higher. At 2,375 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvair weights approximately 429 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chevrolet Corvair (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvair | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvair | Elise |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2375 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
