2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. (320 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Esprit | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |
