1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 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 5,727 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 670 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Elise |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 186 Nm |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 241 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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |