1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 5,361 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 888 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Elite |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5361 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 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 |
