1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane
To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 48 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 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane 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 185 kg more than 2013 Bentley Mulsane.
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, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2013 Bentley Mulsane | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
| Model | 600 | Mulsane |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 1020 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2208 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 96 L |
