1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 158 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 has automatic transmission and 1979 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1979 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Avanti Avanti | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Avanti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Avanti | 260 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 443 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2810 mm |