1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 538 kg more than 1972 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 Mercedes-Benz 280 (238 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 280 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |