1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 240 | 930 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3005 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |