1981 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 430 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Carlton.
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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1981 Mercedes-Benz S | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | S | Carlton |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |