2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 241 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 660 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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Esprit | Viano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
