1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1979 Saab 900
To start off, both 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1979 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Saab 900 (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 Saab 900.
Because 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Saab 900, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Saab 900 (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1979 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Saab |
| Model | 300 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2530 mm |
