1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 300 | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |