1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (312 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 337 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
| Model | Esprit | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 312 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
