2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 7 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Emme. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Emme has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Emme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Caprice | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Caprice | Emme |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
