1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (287 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 Porsche 928.
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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 400 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
