1993 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1993 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1993 Mercedes-Benz S and 1993 Porsche 993 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 107 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 760 kg more than 1993 Porsche 993. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 993. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 993 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 993 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | S | 993 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |