1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 55 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 485 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 300 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
