1981 Porsche 930 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 6,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 930 | C |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
