1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 380 | 928 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |