1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 674 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 320 | 924 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |
