1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1952 Austin-Healey 100 and 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 100 | 300 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |