1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (219 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 380 | 930 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.8 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |