2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 572 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | 260 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80.3 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |