1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1991 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,331 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX. (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 300 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1991 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6331 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2580 mm |
