1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
