1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
