1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Elise. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 765 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise. 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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Elise |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
