1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1143 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. 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. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
Model | Seven | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 5740 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2580 mm |