2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige 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 241 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Exige |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
