1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 930. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 930. (431 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CLK LM | 930 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 664 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
