1941 Lancia Aprilia vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1941 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1941 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Lancia Aprilia | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aprilia | 500 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 237 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |