1974 Lamborghini Bravo vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Bravo would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo (297 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (240 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Bravo should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Bravo. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Bravo has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Lamborghini Bravo | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Bravo | 500 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |