1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 47 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, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS 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 797 kg more than 2012 Lexus LS.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LS. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lexus |
| Model | 600 | LS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 84 L |
