1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, both 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1957 Morris Isis were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1957 Morris Isis. 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 300 | Isis |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
