1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 566 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V has manual transmission. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | 170 V |
Year Released | 1978 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |