1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 66 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 346 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.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 170 V | 911 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2350 mm |
