1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. 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 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1964 Porsche 904 has manual transmission. 1964 Porsche 904 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 904 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 74 mm |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
