1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 59 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Evora |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |