1969 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 76 kg more than 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Pontiac | Lotus |
| Model | Grand Prix | Elise |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |
