1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Corvette and 1998 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 906 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Elise |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
