1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 448 kg more than 2012 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chrysler Charger | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Charger | Elise |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6800 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 | 1360 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2299 mm |