1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 160 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 300 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2355 mm |
