1987 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1987 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1987 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1987 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lotus Esprit | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | 200 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 157 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 Weight | 1104 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |