1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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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1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1980 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | 250 | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |