1980 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
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.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz E | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | E | Victor |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |