1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 37 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 260 kg more than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. 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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 600 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3070 mm |
