1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Chevette.
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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1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1979 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | 300 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |