1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1905 kg more than 1970 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. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Seven | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seven | 600 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1557 cc | 6332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3210 mm |