1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (195 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 300 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
