1961 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 936 kg more than 1961 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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1961 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1961 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lotus Seven | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seven | 200 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 65 L |