1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1963 Rover P6. 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P6. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1963 Rover P6 has manual transmission. 1963 Rover P6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1963 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 300 | P6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 54 L |
