1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 799 kg more than 2006 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, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Camaro | Elise |
Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |