1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 300 | 356 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 52 L |