1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1345 kg more than 2009 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2360 mm |
