1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 26 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, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1990 BMW 850.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2710 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 52 L |
