1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1975 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,522 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Valiant | 300 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
