1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 604 kg more than 2002 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 (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Charger | Elise |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |