1998 Lotus Emme vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Emme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Emme would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 583 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Emme | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
| Model | Emme | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
