1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 17 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 136 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1981 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6332 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |