1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 300 | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1380 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |