1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
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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1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 300 | 928 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2510 mm |