1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 and 1973 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 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 415 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 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 | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 200 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
