1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
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 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 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 260 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1964 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1964 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1964 Porsche 911 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 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
