1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (187 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 230.4 | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |