1975 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 24 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. (144 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 65 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Camaro | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | 300S |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |