2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (396 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 205 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
