1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 669 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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 Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | 220 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |