1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 vs. 1971 Sunbeam Rapier
To start off, both 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 and 1971 Sunbeam Rapier were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier. 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 Mercedes-Benz 350 (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Rapier.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1971 Sunbeam Rapier | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Sunbeam |
Model | 350 | Rapier |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3499 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |