1973 Chrysler 160 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler 160 and 1973 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler 160. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 545 kg more than 1973 Chrysler 160. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler 160 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 160 | S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1638 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
