1979 Mercedes-Benz CW vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CW | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5160 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
