1994 Daewoo Prince vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1994 Daewoo Prince is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1994 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1994 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1994 Daewoo Prince. 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. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1994 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1994 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Daewoo Prince | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prince | 280 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4730 mm |