2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Exige | 180 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 100 L |