1992 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 695 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Camaro | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Elise |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
