1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher.

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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 790 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Corvette 2012 Lotus Evora
Make Chevrolet Lotus
Model Corvette Evora
Year Released 1991 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 276 HP
Torque 1139 Nm 349 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2576 mm


 

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