2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Silverado | Elan |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2440 mm |