1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1695 kg more than 1976 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6328 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2270 mm |