2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 780 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Express | 280 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2830 mm |
