1952 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Bugatti Type 101 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bugatti Type 101 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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.
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1952 Bugatti Type 101 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Bugatti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Type 101 | 200 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3257 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1365 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |