1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 61 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | C 111 | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2992 cc |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |