2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (345 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 385 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 (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Evora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
