1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 14 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 255 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari. (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1987 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 450 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1973 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |