2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exige | 220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| 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 | 177 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 48 L |
