1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1985 Porsche 924
To start off, 1985 Porsche 924 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 924. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1985 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz 280 (241 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 924. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1985 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 280 | 924 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 2478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |