1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1954 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1954 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Colorale weights approximately 25 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1954 Renault Colorale has manual transmission. 1954 Renault Colorale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1954 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 380 | Colorale |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2670 mm |