1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 580 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E (160 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1975 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seven | E |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2760 mm |