1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elan | 220 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |