1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, both 1987 Lotus Esprit and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lotus Esprit | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | 190 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.4 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |