2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1430 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Esprit | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Esprit | 600 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3910 mm |