1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 60 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 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe.
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 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DeLuxe | C |
Year Released | 1952 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |