1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 39 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 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 250 | Cayman |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2778 cc | 3385 cc |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 96.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 267 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |