1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 and 1972 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (190 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 553 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 450 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
