1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2003 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 195 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 118 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
