2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 12 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora.
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 (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Evora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
