1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1976 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1976 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1976 Simca 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1976 Simca 2 Litres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1976 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Simca |
Model | 300 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |