1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1998 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, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Elise | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
| Model | Elise | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |
