1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2270 mm |
