1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Seven | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 52 L |
