1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1984 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mercedes-Benz G would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity should accelerate faster than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 520 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity.
Because 1984 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mercedes-Benz G. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity has automatic transmission and 1984 Mercedes-Benz G has manual transmission. 1984 Mercedes-Benz G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1984 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Celebrity | G |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |