1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
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 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 560 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |
