1971 Avanti Avanti vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Avanti Avanti is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1971 Avanti Avanti | 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Avanti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Avanti | 300 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |