1977 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Malibu.
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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1977 Chevrolet Malibu | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Malibu | 500 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 323 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |