2000 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 10 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
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 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | E | 928 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
