2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1450 kg more than 2006 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Elise | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 120 L |
