1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1970 Chevrolet Vega and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (180 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (258 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vega | 280 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
