1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 41 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP) has 315 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 591 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.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Land Rover Serie II | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Serie II | S |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 382 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3165 mm |