1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 25 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | SLK | Isis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
