1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 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 1065 kg more than 1989 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 77 L |
