1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 146 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lotus |
| Model | C 111 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |
