1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 272 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
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 (692 Nm) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Exige |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 172 Nm |
Top Speed | 324 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |