1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 39 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 1 kg more than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | 450 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |
