1986 Lotus Esprit vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (215 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (204 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (405 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (240 Nm). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Esprit | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Esprit | 190 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2463 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 204 HP |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 97.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
