1951 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, both 1951 Bugatti Type 101 and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,255 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bugatti Type 101 (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bugatti Type 101 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 80 kg more than 1951 Bugatti Type 101.
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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1951 Bugatti Type 101 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Bugatti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Type 101 | 300S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3255 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1520 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2910 mm |