1999 Lotus M250 vs. 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 1999 Lotus M250 and 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (126 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 405 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
Because 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lotus M250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (178 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus M250 | 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | M250 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1690 mm |
