2006 Maserati Coupe vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2006 Maserati Coupe is newer by 50 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2006 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Coupe | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coupe | 300 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |