1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Biscayne | Elan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
