1946 Daimler DE 27 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 27 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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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1946 Daimler DE 27 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DE 27 | C |
Year Released | 1946 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2720 mm |