1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250. (236 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 250 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
