1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 191 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (353 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 264 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 256 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 | 1520 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |