2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision vs. 2004 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision. (511 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision 2004 Porsche 911
Make Mercedes-Benz Porsche
Model Vision 911
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3000 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 215 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 511 Nm 620 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1095 kg 1660 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 64 L


 

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