1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 9 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 940 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.
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1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consorte | S |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2870 mm |