1993 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 1993 Porsche 964
To start off, both 1993 Mercedes-Benz G and 1993 Porsche 964 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 964 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 964 (261 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 675 kg more than 1993 Porsche 964.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1993 Porsche 964 (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz G. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 964 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz G | 1993 Porsche 964 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | G | 964 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
