1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz T is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. Both 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 and 1978 Mercedes-Benz T are equipped with a 2,307 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz T.
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 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 230 | T |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |