1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Etna | 250 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |