ek4 vs em1 - weight issue

[vteccoupe]

Just wondering..which is heavier? ek4 or em1?

[Waggy]

EM1 by around 60kg I think. Enough to make a slight difference.

[xtercii]

Em1 = 1114kg, ek4=1105 according to magazine specs

[Waggy]

Really?

That's contrary to what I've heard....

**Just checked Redbook - it says the same thing. That's only 9kg. I've been told lies then! lol....

[JasonGilholme]

Whats the wheel base differences between the two cars??

I think the EK4 will handle better.

[bennjamin]

Driven both and the EK4 does handle better. Namely less weight and thicker front swaybar.

But question is answered :)

[barefootbonzai]

wheel base is the same.

[misteR_bilzz]

Em1 = 1114kg, ek4=1105 according to magazine specs

These specs are correct its what it says on both my rego papers. dont know about handling havnt tested them stock v stock on a track. would be interesting to see some reviews from em1 and ek4 drivers who have tracked b4.

[czy_sol87]

isnt the ek4 heavier due to the sunroof???

[tRipitaka]

isnt the ek4 heavier due to the sunroof???

yep, the ek4 is heavy because it has a sunroof..
and as stated by bfb, the wheelbase is the same..

they weigh similar.. but they have a different weight distribution.. saying that, it's probably logical to assume that the ek4 will handle better than the em1 (stock vs. stock)

[ekhybrid]

Driven both and the EK4 does handle better. Namely less weight and thicker front swaybar.

But question is answered :)

:thumbdwn: :thumbdwn: :thumbdwn:
the front swaybars are the same...

[kn1ghtm4r3]

:thumbdwn: :thumbdwn: :thumbdwn:
the front swaybars are the same...

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: good stuff