1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 48 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lotus |
Model | 220 | Evora |
Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |