1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 985 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 64 L |
