1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1375 kg more than 2010 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2355 mm |
