1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 42 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 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1998 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 300 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
