1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1970 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1970 Toyota Publica 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1970 Toyota Publica. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1970 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2170 mm |
