1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 91 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 170 V | 944 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |