1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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.
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 190 | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |