1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 600 | 968 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |