1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 43 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 85 kg more than 2007 Nissan Patrol.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 135 L |
