2002 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2002 Mercedes-Benz C and 2002 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercedes-Benz C | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | C | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 64 L |