1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 vs. 1971 Rover P5B

To start off, 1971 Rover P5B is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.

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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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