1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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. 1996 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 190 | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |