1998 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 425 kg more than 1990 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | CL | 928 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5786 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 367 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
