1976 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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1976 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | S |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |