1998 Daewoo Prince vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Prince and 1998 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (362 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 780 kg more than 1998 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. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1998 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1998 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daewoo Prince | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prince | S |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 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 | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5160 mm |