2003 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Freelander | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Freelander | 300S |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
