1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 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 170 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 461 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 259 km/hour | 268 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 | 1548 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |