1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 846 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Emme |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2174 cc |
| 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 | 468 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
