2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. (395 HP @ 5160 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW weights approximately 200 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 1 | CW |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5160 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
