1993 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1974 Skoda S 110 R
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda S 110 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda S 110 R would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (51 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda S 110 R. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1974 Skoda S 110 R has manual transmission. 1974 Skoda S 110 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz S | 1974 Skoda S 110 R | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
Model | S | S 110 R |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 68 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 31 L |