1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (133 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 210 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 450 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2960 mm |