2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 673 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 483 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |