2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2320 mm |
