1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1978 Renault 4
To start off, both 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 and 1978 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 869 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz 240 (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1978 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 240 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2410 mm |
