1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1979 Porsche 928
To start off, 1979 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 928 (295 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1979 Porsche 928.
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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 928. (380 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1979 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 86 L |
