1960 Lotus Seven vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 921 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Seven | 1978 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seven | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 435 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2720 mm |