1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Caprice | Seven |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |