2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Elise | 250 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |