1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S has manual transmission. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 170S | 600 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 112 L |