1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 51 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 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 1106 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 92 L |
