1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 | Vito |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |