1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 60 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
| Model | 300S | Indica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 37 L |
