1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | 600 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 6329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 500 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3910 mm |