1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
To start off, both 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 225 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE weights approximately 107 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC.
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, both vehicles can yield 378 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 450 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4520 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |
