1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 200 | 904 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |