1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1993 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 600 | 928 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 76 L |