1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (238 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Serie II | 280 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |