1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 450 | 928 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4519 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |