1968 Dodge Polara vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 94 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Polara | Evora |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
