1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (45 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 180 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
