1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 968 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Because 1998 Lotus Emme is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Lotus Emme. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme. 1995 Buick Park Avenue 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. 1995 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Park Avenue | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Buick | Lotus |
Model | Park Avenue | Emme |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2770 mm |