2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 510 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 544 Nm | 236 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |