1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1977 Pontiac Sunbird
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Sunbird is newer by 26 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 275 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Sunbird.
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 | 1977 Pontiac Sunbird | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 300S | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |