1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 and 1980 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
