1989 Lotus Esprit vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 422 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lotus Esprit | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Esprit | E |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
