1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1983 Porsche 959 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 250 | 959 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |