1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 300 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
