1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 600 | 944 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2390 mm |