1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (238 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1965 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Avanti |
Model | 280 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2745 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 95 L |