1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 312 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 112 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 780 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Wartburg |
| Model | 300S | 312 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
