1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. (123 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 552 kg more than 1985 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Esprit. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1985 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1985 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Lotus Esprit | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | 300 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |