1975 Lotus Eclat vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1975 Lotus Eclat is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1975 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.
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1975 Lotus Eclat | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eclat | 300 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |