1977 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1981 Porsche 936
To start off, 1981 Porsche 936 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 936 (632 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1977 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 835 kg more than 1981 Porsche 936.
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.
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1977 Mercedes-Benz S | 1981 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | S | 936 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2745 cc | 2650 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 632 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 775 kg |