1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 235 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 200 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2960 mm |
