1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1964 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 and 1964 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP) has 167 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1964 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1964 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 1837 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2710 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 61 L |
