1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (70 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1984 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | 280 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |