1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 735 kg more than 1996 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 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Charger | Elise |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |
