1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 368 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, 2013 Infiniti G (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 2013 Infiniti G has manual transmission. 2013 Infiniti G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2013 Infiniti G | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
Model | 200 | G |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 343 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1713 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1823 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |