1988 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1988 Mercedes-Benz S and 1988 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Mercedes-Benz S. (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 96 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz S. (405 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Mercedes-Benz S | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | S | 928 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
