1964 Lamborghini 350 GT vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT would be higher. At 3,464 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 53 kg more than 1964 Lamborghini 350 GT.
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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1964 Lamborghini 350 GT | 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 350 GT | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3464 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |