1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 870 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Elise |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
