1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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, 1970 Opel Commodore (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | 300 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |