1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2000 Porsche RGT
To start off, 2000 Porsche RGT is newer by 56 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, 2000 Porsche RGT (276 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche RGT 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 1076 kg more than 2000 Porsche RGT.
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) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche RGT. (376 Nm). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche RGT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2000 Porsche RGT | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | RGT |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2340 mm |
