1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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 Jaguar Type-C | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Type-C | 300 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3160 mm |