1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 280 | 944 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |