1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 59 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman 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 10 kg more than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2008 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 170S | Cayman |
Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 253 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 | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |