1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 380 kg more than 1969 Dodge Coronet. 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Coronet | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coronet | 300S |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |