1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 46 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 889 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 72 L |
