1994 Daewoo Prince vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S
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 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1994 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1994 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 350 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.
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1994 Daewoo Prince | 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prince | S |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4740 mm |