1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1962 Porsche 804
To start off, both 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1962 Porsche 804 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Porsche 804 (182 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Porsche 804 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1962 Porsche 804.
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1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1962 Porsche 804 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 300 | 804 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 9300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 52 L |