1973 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1973 Daihatsu Consorte | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consorte | 280 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |