2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 650 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
| Model | Elise | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
