1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 177 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1979 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Avanti Avanti | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Avanti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Avanti | 500 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 432 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3300 mm |