1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, both vehicles can yield 179 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | E |
Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |