1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 928 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 83 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1991 Porsche 928. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 928. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 928 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 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 600 | 928 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |