1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 16 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 297 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | C |
Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 62 L |