1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Caprice | Seven |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2240 mm |