1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 6,505 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1704 kg more than 1966 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (583 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Elan. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1966 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1966 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Chevrolet Express | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Express | Elan |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6505 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2140 mm |