1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 925 kg more than 2007 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Charger | Elise |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2310 mm |
