1989 Lotus Carlton vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (114 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Carlton has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Carlton | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Carlton | 200 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3615 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
