1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 190 | 911 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |