1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 and 1976 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 256 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 200 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
