1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (195 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1958 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 300 | 300 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |