1984 Lotus Etna vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (240 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lotus Etna | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Etna | 500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2940 mm |