1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 500 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
