1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 597 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Exige |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
