1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 44 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Frontier. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 80 L |