1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 18 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 300 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
