1990 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 116 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (310 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 928 | C |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4957 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
