1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
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) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 600 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2420 mm |
