1998 Lotus Emme vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 447 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Emme | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Emme | Starion |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1125 kg |
