2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 46 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 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 333 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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 GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 1 | 220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
