2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 759 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora. 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 Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Express | Evora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 59 L |
