2006 Cadillac STS-V vs. 1998 Lotus Emme

To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS-V is newer by 8 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 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS-V (440 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Emme. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS-V 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, 2006 Cadillac STS-V (584 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme. 2006 Cadillac STS-V 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. 2006 Cadillac STS-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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