1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, both 1969 Lotus Seven and 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 934 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (240 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Seven | 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Seven | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
