1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, both 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | W 123 Coupe | 380 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 2306 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2940 mm |