1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1955 Morris Minor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 915 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 300S | Minor |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 22 L |
