2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Lotus M250

To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Corvette and 2000 Lotus M250 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 865 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250.

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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus M250. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus M250. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus M250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette 2000 Lotus M250
Make Chevrolet Lotus
Model Corvette M250
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5700 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 176 HP
Torque 476 Nm 180 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 675 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2520 mm


 

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