1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 46 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 294 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 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, 1995 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 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 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 170S | 928 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 5395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |