1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 750 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 300S | 356 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 52 L |