1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1124 kg more than 2007 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 Caprice (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Caprice | Elise |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2310 mm |