1955 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 302 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. 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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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Bel Air | E |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4343 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4887 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1443 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2875 mm |