1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 23 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 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 40 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 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Land Rover Serie II | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Serie II | E |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 3606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |