1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2002 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2002 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | 300 | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |