1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 854 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 has manual transmission. 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Avanti |
Model | W 136 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1580 kg |