1998 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 715 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. (848 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz E | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | E | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7410 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 848 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1335 kg |
