1979 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 939 kg more than 1996 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, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Caprice | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Caprice | Elise |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |