2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Corvette | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6199 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 | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 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 | 1266 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
