2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Exige | 200 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 173 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80.3 mm |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |