1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1994 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. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Caprice | Elan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |
