1984 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1984 Mercedes-Benz S. (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 365 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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, 1975 Porsche 911 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mercedes-Benz S | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | S | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2744 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |