2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Elise. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 328 kg more than 2003 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 644 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 31 L |