1996 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 408 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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Ram | Emme |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2770 mm |
