1977 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1998 Lotus Emme

To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 992 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.

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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. (280 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chevrolet Caprice. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Emme has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Emme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Chevrolet Caprice 1998 Lotus Emme
Make Chevrolet Lotus
Model Caprice Emme
Year Released 1977 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 2174 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 260 HP
Torque 280 Nm 354 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 678 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2770 mm


 

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