2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 762 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | 300 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |