1971 McLaren M19 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500

To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 McLaren M19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 McLaren M19 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 McLaren M19 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1971 McLaren M19.

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. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1971 McLaren M19 has manual transmission. 1971 McLaren M19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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