1970 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 244 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924.
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, 1975 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz E | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | E | 924 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |