1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 350 kg more than 1987 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 300 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 6596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2960 mm |
