1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 220 | 928 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |