1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | 280 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 90 L |