1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 882 kg more than 1988 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Esprit | 600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 571 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
