1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 912 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2220 mm |