1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1960 NSU Sport
To start off, both 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1960 NSU Sport were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (158 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1960 NSU Sport. (30 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1960 NSU Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1414 kg more than 1960 NSU Sport. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1960 NSU Sport | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | NSU |
| Model | 300 | Sport |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2010 mm |
