1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 633 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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 Chevelle (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Chevelle | Elise |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
