1959 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 130 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930.
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, 1983 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (189 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | SC | 930 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |