1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 250 | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2525 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |