1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1990 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 847 kg more than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Esprit. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1990 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1990 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1990 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Caprice | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |
