1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 18 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 380 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 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 450 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2950 mm |
