1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 843 kg more than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. 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 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeLuxe | S |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 2240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |