1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. (138 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | 240 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 138 Nm |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |