2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 700 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Silverado | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2690 mm |
