1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2194 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.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seven | 600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 6328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3910 mm |