2002 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Camaro.
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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2002 Chevrolet Camaro | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | 300 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3160 mm |