1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Impala | Elan |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |