1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1965 Moretti 2500
To start off, 1965 Moretti 2500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1965 Moretti 2500. 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1965 Moretti 2500 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Moretti |
Model | 300 | 2500 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2454 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |