1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2010 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2010 Pagani Zonda is newer by 54 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pagani Zonda (594 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2010 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2010 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2010 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pagani |
| Model | 300 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 594 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
