1964 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, both 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL and 1964 Porsche 904 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,306 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 652 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | SL | 904 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
