1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (240 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 280 | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2778 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 946 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1335 kg |