2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Exige. (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 622 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2003 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2003 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Exige | 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
| Model | Exige | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 76 L |
