1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, 2013 GMC Savana is newer by 47 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, 2013 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 372 kg more than 2013 GMC Savana.
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 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | 600 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2772 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 117 L |
