1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is newer by 3 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 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four 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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1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Daimler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | One-O-Four | 300 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |