1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Emme. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Emme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 942 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme. 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 Corvette (437 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Emme |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2770 mm |
