2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 45 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Guara | 300 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
