1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 85 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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 (468 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 2013 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Evora |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2575 mm |
