1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (240 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai H1. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai H1.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai H1. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai H1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
Model | 500 | H1 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |