2002 Lexus Minority Report vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz S

To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 132 kg more than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (417 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S. (227 Nm). This means 2002 Lexus Minority Report will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz S.

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