1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | 320 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 3208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3310 mm |