1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1967 Lotus Seven

To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1967 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. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1967 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1967 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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