1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1978 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Lemans.
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.
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1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1978 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 500 | Lemans |
Year Released | 1943 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |