1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1979 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Opel Rekord is newer by 28 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 640 kg more than 1979 Opel Rekord.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1979 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 300S | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1689 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 | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
