2003 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 361 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. 2013 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Blazer | Evora |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2575 mm |
