1973 Chrysler Centura vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Centura and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Centura. 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 280 (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Centura | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Centura | 280 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
