1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 146 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 600 | GT |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 53 L |
