1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consorte | 200 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 65 L |