1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 500 kg more than 1999 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
