1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2011 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2011 GMC Envoy is newer by 46 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, 2011 GMC Envoy (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Envoy 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Envoy. (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2011 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | 600 | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 83 L |
