1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora.
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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | 200 | Ventora |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |