1974 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1974 Daihatsu Consorte | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Consorte | 300 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2940 mm |