1970 Dodge Dart vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Dodge Dart (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 Dodge Dart.
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 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Dart | 300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3430 mm |
