1968 AMC AMX vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1393 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | AMX | 600 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3910 mm |
