1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 473 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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 Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| 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 | 325 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
