1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | F300 Life Jet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3020 mm |