1960 Innocenti 950 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1960 Innocenti 950. 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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Innocenti 950 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Innocenti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 950 | 300 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |