1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. 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 40 more horse power than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1992 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1992 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
Model | 500 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |