1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | GT 1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3504 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |