1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2008 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 600 | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6332 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2710 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 89 L |