1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1996 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 44 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911. 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500. (470 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500.

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