1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1121 kg more than 1995 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 500 | 911 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 92 L |