1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 49 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 264 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
