1968 Audi 100 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1968 Audi 100 and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1678 kg more than 1968 Audi 100. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Audi 100 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 100 | 600 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1760 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |