1986 Caterham 1700 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, both 1986 Caterham 1700 and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Caterham 1700. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1986 Caterham 1700.
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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1986 Caterham 1700 has manual transmission. 1986 Caterham 1700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Caterham 1700 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1700 | 500 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1692 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 90 L |