1996 BMW 528 vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 1017 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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 528 | Emme |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
