1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2001 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2001 Porsche GT2 is newer by 11 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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Porsche GT2.
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, 2001 Porsche GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche GT2 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche GT2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2001 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
