2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 970 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Exige | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Exige | 220 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
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 | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |