1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 29 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 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 130 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 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 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 170S | 924 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
