1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 967 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 7 | 300 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3005 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 65 L |