1958 Jeep CJ vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1958 Jeep CJ and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1958 Jeep CJ. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1958 Jeep CJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Jeep CJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Jeep CJ (326 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1958 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jeep CJ | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CJ | 300 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2410 mm |
