2006 Kia Pregio vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 55 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 65 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 480 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Pregio | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pregio | 300S |
Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |