1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. (185 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 150 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 450 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3010 mm |
