1999 GAZ 3111 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1999 GAZ 3111 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 GAZ 3111. (168 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1999 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GAZ 3111. (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GAZ 3111 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | GAZ | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 3111 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3380 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
