1979 Lotus Eclat vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1979 Lotus Eclat is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1979 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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1979 Lotus Eclat | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eclat | 220 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |