1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1970 Porsche Tapiro
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche Tapiro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche Tapiro would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche Tapiro (220 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche Tapiro should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1970 Porsche Tapiro | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 300 | Tapiro |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2460 mm |