1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 45 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 300S | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
