1968 Audi 100 vs. 1999 Lotus M250
To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi 100 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
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, 1999 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1999 Lotus M250 | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | 100 | M250 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
