1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 600 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 52 L |
