1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 18 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 (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 794 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | Viano |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3210 mm |