2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | Vito | 911 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2270 mm |