1970 Lotus 72 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1970 Lotus 72 is newer by 15 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 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lotus 72 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus 72 (429 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus 72 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 672 kg more than 1970 Lotus 72.
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:
1970 Lotus 72 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 72 | 190 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1202 kg |