1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2000 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Porsche 911 is newer by 57 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, 2000 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2000 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2370 mm |
