1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Caprice | Elan |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |