1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420

To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie would be higher.

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 Studie (798 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (410 Nm). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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