1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eclat | 230 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |