1962 BMW 700 vs. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2110 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 700 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 6331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
