1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | 450 | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 117 L |
