1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 1 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 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Emme. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Emme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme. 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Breyton | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | Breyton | Emme |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 2174 cc |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Top Speed | 328 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
