1962 Lotus Seven vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 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, 1962 Lotus Seven (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1962 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:
1962 Lotus Seven | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seven | 200 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1365 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 |