1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
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 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 450 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4520 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 201 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 | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |