1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL and 1998 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (570 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | SL | 911 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |