1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 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 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (310 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Land Rover Serie II | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Serie II | C |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |