2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (241 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
