1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 62 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 810 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 63 L |
