1998 Lotus 340 R vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (164 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus 340 R | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 R | 200 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 164 Nm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |