1962 Mercedes-Benz SE vs. 1955 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Colorale weights approximately 210 kg more than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE.
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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1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | 1955 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | SE | Colorale |
Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |