1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 328 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz E.
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. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1977 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1977 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | E |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |