1942 Lancia Aprilia vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Lancia Aprilia | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aprilia | 300 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |