1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 16 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 170 V | 911 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2280 mm |
