1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Valiant 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 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (201 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz S. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 210 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
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 Chrysler Valiant (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz S. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Valiant | S |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
