1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 872 kg more than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 600 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2772 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2740 mm |
