1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis 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 162 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1957 Morris Isis. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Isis. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morris |
| Model | 600 | Isis |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6331 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2470 mm |
