2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Express | Elan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
