2005 Lotec C 1000 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S

To start off, both 2005 Lotec C 1000 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,506 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (493 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1011 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S. (801 Nm). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz S.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lotec C 1000 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
Make Lotec Mercedes-Benz
Model C 1000 S
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5500 cc 5506 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 843 HP 493 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 990 Nm 801 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 2091 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1460 mm


 

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