1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 5 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
