1999 Lotus M250 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442

To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Lotus M250. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus M250. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus M250. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus M250 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus M250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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