1993 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1993 Mercedes-Benz S and 1993 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 780 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz S | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | S | 968 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 92 L |