1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.

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