1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1981 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
