1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |
