1965 Lotus 33 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1965 Lotus 33 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 704 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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:
1965 Lotus 33 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 33 | 190 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 10800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1160 kg |