1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 30 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 712 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Chevrolet Suburban | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Suburban | 300S |
Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |