1979 Mercedes-Benz CW vs. 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX
To start off, both 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW and 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW weights approximately 595 kg more than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. 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 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Suzuki |
| Model | CW | SC 100 GX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5160 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
