1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 14 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. 2011 Lotus Evora weights approximately 194 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Evora |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 349 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2576 mm |