1987 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 928 would be higher. Both 1987 Porsche 928 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS are equipped with a 4,663 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 360 kg more than 1987 Porsche 928. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 928 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 928 | CLS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
