1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, both 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 and 1976 Triumph Dolomite were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. 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 Mercedes-Benz 200 (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Triumph |
| Model | 200 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
