2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (349 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (450 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | SLK | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
