1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 818 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite. 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Elite |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 29 L |