1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Le Mans 500 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 188 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2810 mm |
