1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 (258 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 037 Rallye | 280 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 226 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |