2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 20 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Blazer | 300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
