1974 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 330 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
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, 1985 Porsche 944 (330 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercedes-Benz S | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | S | 944 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2744 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |