1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 37 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 54 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | El Camino | C |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 62 L |
