1980 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 29 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 90 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. 1980 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Impala | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Impala | 300S |
Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |