1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 140 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 300B | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3120 mm |
