1970 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1970 Lamborghini Jarama.
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 Lamborghini Jarama (392 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (378 Nm). This means 1970 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1970 Lamborghini Jarama has manual transmission. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Lamborghini Jarama | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Jarama | 450 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 392 Nm | 378 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2870 mm |