1993 Holden Statesman vs. 1998 Lotus Emme

To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,985 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1993 Holden Statesman. (223 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Statesman weights approximately 887 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.

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, 1993 Holden Statesman (385 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1993 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme. 1993 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Emme has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Emme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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