1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 41 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, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 65 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. 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, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (377 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 300S | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |