1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1991 Skoda L
To start off, 1991 Skoda L is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1991 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1991 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1991 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1991 Skoda L | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | 300 | L |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
