1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1970 Moretti S Coupe
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti S Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti S Coupe would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti S Coupe. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 has automatic transmission and 1970 Moretti S Coupe has manual transmission. 1970 Moretti S Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1970 Moretti S Coupe | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Moretti |
Model | 230 | S Coupe |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2040 mm |