1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1957 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 300 | 98 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1728 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |