1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme

To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1398 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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