1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 49 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260.
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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | El Camino | 260 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |