1998 Lotus Emme vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 1998 Lotus Emme and 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 126 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 592 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Emme | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Emme | SLK |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 354 Nm | 190 Nm |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |