1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 38 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (254 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Eclat | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eclat | S |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 90 L |