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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (160 HP @ 4600 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 363 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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 | 3391 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
