1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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.
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1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Valiant | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |