1970 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 3,839 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S (201 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 915 kg more than 1970 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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1970 Daihatsu Consorte | 1985 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consorte | S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2860 mm |