1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. (132 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | 190 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |