1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (252 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | 240 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 137 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3430 mm |