1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 941 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Caprice | Exige |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2299 mm |