1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 453 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Express | Elise |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2941 mm |