1957 Lotus XI Le Mans vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans would be higher. At 5,980 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (604 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. (84 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans.
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.
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1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XI Le Mans | S |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 5980 cc |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 820 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3170 mm |