1975 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, both 1975 Mercedes-Benz E and 1975 Porsche 930 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (160 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz E | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | E | 930 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
