1975 Avanti Avanti vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1975 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Avanti Avanti | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avanti | 300 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
