1954 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C (271 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 6C | 300 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |