1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 4,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Charger | 380 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4341 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |