1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB4 | 300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |