2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1998 Lotus Emme

To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 11 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Emme. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Emme.

Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lotus Emme. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3. 2009 Land Rover LR3 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. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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