1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1970 Reliant Bug is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 726 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
| Model | 170 V | Bug |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 1960 mm |
