1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 192 kg more than 1958 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300. (272 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 300 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
