1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans would be higher. At 4,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (163 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. (84 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans.
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.
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1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Camaro | XI Le Mans |
Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4995 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 66.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |