1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Delta | S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2890 mm |