1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1954 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 600 | P4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6331 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
