1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 912 (86 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912.
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, 1976 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 170S | 912 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2220 mm |