2003 Lotec C 1000 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, both 2003 Lotec C 1000 and 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 676 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (167 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 585 kg more than 2003 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2003 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 745 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotec C 1000 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Lotec | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C 1000 | CLK |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5499 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 843 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 990 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |