1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lotus Esprit | 1989 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | S |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 217 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |