1997 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 1067 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 730. (279 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 730 | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 730 | Emme |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |