1966 Lotus Elan vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan. 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.
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1966 Lotus Elan | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elan | 190 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |