1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 20 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.
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. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1984 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1984 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 600 | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
