1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 269 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 037 Rallye | 300 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3005 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |
