1995 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1995 Mercedes-Benz S and 1995 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 590 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz S | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | S | 968 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2797 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 92 L |
