1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300. (231 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 300 | 930 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3198 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |