1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 855 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 300B | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2110 mm |
