1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
