2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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, 2006 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | F300 Life Jet |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3020 mm |