1943 Lancia Aprilia vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 2,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1982 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. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1943 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1943 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Lancia Aprilia | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aprilia | 300 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1484 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
