1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 300 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2910 mm |