1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz T is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz T.
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.
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 350 | T |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3499 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2800 mm |