2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1780 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GT 1 | SL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
