1998 McLaren MP4 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1998 McLaren MP4 is newer by 13 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 2,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 McLaren MP4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 McLaren MP4 (790 HP @ 17000 RPM) has 602 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren MP4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1998 McLaren MP4.
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.
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1998 McLaren MP4 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | McLaren | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MP4 | 300 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 790 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 17000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1340 kg |