1985 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. (316 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercedes-Benz S | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | S | 928 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3839 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |