2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 789 kg more than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Discovery | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 100 L |