2003 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz S | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4266 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3130 mm |
