1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 40 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1331 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. 2010 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
Model | 250 | Savana |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 505 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2073 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 117 L |