1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 300 | 928 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2960 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |