1959 Maserati 250 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1959 Maserati 250 and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 250 (232 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1959 Maserati 250.
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1959 Maserati 250 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 | 300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1930 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3160 mm |